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CT HB06033

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands Connecticut's bottle deposit law to include juices, teas, and sports drinks in addition to carbonated beverages and water.

  • Redefines "noncarbonated beverage" to explicitly include juice, tea, and sports drinks, while maintaining exemptions for mineral water and containers 3 liters or larger.

  • Applies deposit requirements to beverage containers made of glass, metal, or plastic that are smaller than 3 liters.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2015 and amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 22a-243.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Inclusion Of Juices, Teas And Sports Drinks Under Connecticut's Bottle Bill.

Last Action

File Number 223

3/26/2015

Committee Referrals

Environment1/22/2015

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